Senior Financial Aid Advisor
SAE Institute North America
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Nashville • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Works closely with students and their families to ensure student is properly funded for their education.
- Advises student about the different types of funding methods available and provides information regarding all the procedures and requirements of a financial aid program.
- Makes an accurate assessment of a students financial aid need and presents a financial aid plan to meet those needs.
- Tracks and monitors all financial aid package activity through completion.
- Maintains accurate records in a timely manner, in accordance with regulations, statutes, and company policies.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for student tuition payment planning and related account inquiries.
- Assists in the certification of Veterans Education benefits.
- Works with the Regional Director of Financial Services and Assistant Bursar to coordinate on-campus tuition payment collection priorities.
- Interviews and advises students in regard to educational financial planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or related field and two years experience in higher education (Financial Aid preferred) environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Requires excellent computer skills.
- Working knowledge of automated higher education management systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Word, Excel for MAC.
- In-depth knowledge of financial aid and/or prior financial aid experience.
- Experience with financial aid reporting systems, including but not limited to NSLDS, Gemcor, and Anthology.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and guidelines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
Benefits
- This is a full time, campus based position.
- Sitting for long periods.
- Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.
- Moving from place to place within the organization, minimal reaching for items above and below desk level.
- Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial aid assessmentfinancial aid planningfinancial aid reportingdata managementregulatory compliancecustomer servicetime managementproblem-solvingmulti-taskingconfidentiality
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration